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Adam F. housing

Rent vs buy in Tampa — what makes sense?

Alright, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $71,302, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $375,300 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Tampa? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Ashley A.
Used to live on the North side, now on the Uptown side. Completely different vibe. I love the pace of life here.
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Victoria
big facts right here
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Mateo Gonzalez
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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